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English is a Crazy Language Fun Activity First Day or Any Day - Paper & Digital

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First Day English Fun centers around "English is a Crazy Language" by Richard Lederer. Great back to school lesson to get students thinking about the English language. This can actually be used on any day, not just the first one. Plus, I have added

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Reading, Visual Arts, Back to School

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Lesson

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How to Write a Research Paper for Beginners Free Sample - MLA

By Selena Smith

Need something to practice or assess students' knowledge of citing in MLA format? Try out this free sample from my How to Write a Research Paper for Beginners MLA Format Unit.❤️ Enjoy this free sample!⭐ Looking for step-by-step lesson plans with

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English Language Arts

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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The Glass Castle Pre-Reading: Interview Guide with Jeannette Walls

By Selena Smith

This pre-reading activity for The Glass Castle sparks students' interest in the life of Jeanette Walls before they begin reading the novel. The interview is almost an hour, but I have pointed out where to stop on the video so that the focus is on

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English Language Arts, Character Education, Informational Text

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10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Assessment

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Free Fahrenheit 451 Real-World APP Activity

By Selena Smith

FREE Fahrenheit 451 Activity - THIS ACTIVITY CAN BE USED IN ANY SUBJECT!Students will love this Fahrenheit 451 Real-World Activity!Ray Bradbury’s book Fahrenheit 451 is categorized as a science fiction novel. The book was published in 1953, and

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Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, For All Subjects

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Printables

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How to Write a Research Paper for Beginners Free Sample - APA

By Selena Smith

Need something to practice or assess students' knowledge of citing in APA format? Try out this free sample from my How to Write a Research Paper for Beginners APA Format Unit. ❤️Enjoy this free sample! ⭐Looking for step-by-step lesson plans with

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English Language Arts, Writing

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Assessment, Lesson

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Participle Fun Freebie

By Selena Smith

This participle activity helps students see the difference between a correct sentence containing a participial phrase and a sentence containing a misplaced or dangling participial phrase. Each student receives an incorrect sentence. Next, students

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English Language Arts, Grammar, Visual Arts

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities

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American Literature Pacing Guide FREE

By Selena Smith

This American Literature Pacing Guide takes teachers through an entire course of American literature in chronological order. I have carefully selected pivotal pieces from each time period to include in this guide, which covers short stories, novels,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Homeschool Curricula, Syllabi

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Plot Pyramid FREE Hands-On Activity

By Selena Smith

This plot pyramid activity can be used with any story. This helps students either learn the parts of a plot or refresh their memories if they have forgotten. This can be used for various ages, but I recommend grades 6-12. This activity is

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English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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American Literature Fillable Timeline FREE Organizer - Digital & Print

By Selena Smith

This resource breaks down American literature by time period. As you cover material with your students, they record the time frame of the period, characteristics of the period, and major authors from the period. Then, in the last column, students

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English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Outlines, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

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The Secret Life of Bees FREE Chapter 1 Tasks

By Selena Smith

The Secret Life of Bees Freebie comes with Chapter 1 Reading Guide with Answer Key and Figurative Language Task. Enjoy! If you are interested in a complete unit for The Secret Life of Bees with quizzes, lesson plans for the entire book,

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English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

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8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities

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Book Boxes Free Activity for Any Book

By Selena Smith

Need a hands-on project for students to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of a novel? Book boxes are just the thing! They are a creative way for students to think about symbolism, character, theme, plot, etc. In this activity, students

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Critical Thinking, Literature, Writing

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Projects, Activities, Rubrics

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The Great Gatsby Free Chapter 1 Vocabulary & Reading Guide

By Selena Smith

Great Gatsby Freebie is a sample of my interactive notebook on The Great Gatsby. This sample includes reading guide questions for chapter 1 that are printed 4 to a page for easy printing and pasting into a notebook. A vocabulary foldable activity

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

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8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables

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Free Bookmark

By Selena Smith

I made this bookmark for my students. You are welcome to them. They are printed 4 to a page. Students can color them in or leave them blank. ENJOY! ❤Other Products You May Like • Freebies from Selena Smith • Transition Word Posters • Vocabulary

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Reading

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am in my 27th year of teaching, and I still love it. I have taught the following: 8th grade Language Arts and Social Studies; 9th and 10th grade standard and honors English; 11th grade standard, honors, and Advanced Placement English Language and Composition English; 12th grade standard English; college American Literature I and II.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style is hands-on and activity driven. I enjoy inventing different, innovative lessons that surprise my students. Students work in collaborative groups often and develop speaking and teamwork skills. Instruction should be rigorous, challenging, and fun.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Board Certification 2003 National Board Re-Certification 2012 Masters in English Education Teacher of the Year at Wayne Early Middle College High School 2008 N.C. Teaching Fellows Scholarship County Writing Plan Committee

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received my B.S. degree in Secondary English Education from East Carolina University in 1995. I received my MAEd degree from East Carolina University in 2012.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

My husband of 24 years is also a teacher. We have two beautiful daughters who keep us very busy. I am also a speaker/advocate/author for child sexual abuse awareness and prevention.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Music, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, Other (ELA), Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Professional Development, School Counseling, Character Education, Family Consumer Sciences, Study Skills, Problem Solving, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Black History Month, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Early Intervention, Close Reading, African History